Glen Mills
Sweetwater Farm Bed & Breakfast
This restored farmhouse is set on 50 acres from an original land grant by William Penn. The hotel is perfectly situated to explore the Brandywine Valley
and its gardens, wineries, and museums. 50 Sweetwater Rd., 610-459-4711, from $170 for a double.
Hershey
The Hotel Hershey
Chocolate lovers of all ages will enjoy their stay at this 1930s throwback. Kids can make their own ice cream at the Cocoa Kids Club while parents relax in the chocolate spa. And at the end of day, there's even a Kiss on your pillow. 100 Hotel Rd., 1-800-HERSHEY, from $249 for a double.
Philadelphia
The Rittenhouse
What it is: A five-diamond hotel overlooking Rittenhouse Square.
The rooms: Because all rooms measure between 450 and 600 square feet, you'll have plenty of space for roll-away beds or cribs. They have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs in the bedroom and bathroom, and an oversize bathtub with a separate shower. There are also suites with full kitchens available.
Amenities: At check-in, kids can dig through the treasure chest and select a gift. They will also receive a bag of popcorn and one coupon for a free on-demand movie or video game. At turndown, they will find mini robes and slippers and the hotel?s own version of Goodnight Moon called Goodnight Philadelphia. Guests also have complimentary access to the fitness center, pool, and spa, and four on-site restaurants to choose from: Lacroix at the Rittenhouse (go for the amazing Sunday brunch complete with chocolate fountain), Boathouse Row Bar, Mary Cassatt Tearoom and Garden, and Smith and Wollensky.
Activities: Plenty of Philadelphia's most popular sites are within walking distance. The Please Touch Museum and the Franklin Institute science museum are just five blocks from the hotel.
210 West Rittenhouse Square, from $270 a night for a room with a king-size bed and a roll-away or crib.
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
What it is: A modern 581-room high-rise that was once the Philadelphia Savings Fund Society.
The rooms: All rooms have high-speed Internet access, flat-screen TVs, and MP3-compatible clock radios.
Amenities: Check out the two-lane heated lap pool and the spa and fitness center. Kids receive welcome gifts from Fisher-Price and can borrow their favorite games from the hotel?s lending library.
Activities: Loews Philadelphia is within walking distance from Independence Mall and all the attractions of the Old City, including the Liberty Bell, the Betsy Ross House, and the U.S. Mint.
1200 Market Street, from $169 for a deluxe room with two double beds.
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing
What it is: A 348-room hotel overlooking the Delaware River.
The rooms: Each room has either a view of the river or of downtown Philadelphia and comes with a flat-screen TV, an iHome stereo with an iPod dock, and WiFi.
Amenities: Take a dip in the indoor pool or check out the fitness center. The on-site Keating's River Grill serves all three meals and has floor-to-ceiling windows with a view of the river.
Activities: Just a few blocks away are Independence Mall, the Old City, and the Liberty Bell. You can also take a ferry from the Seaport Museum at Penn's Landing to the Adventure Aquarium.
201 South Columbus Boulevard, from $199 for a room with a king-size bed and a roll-away.
The Windsor Suites
What it is: An apartment-style hotel located on the tree-lined Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
The rooms: The studio and one-bedroom suites are perfect for families who crave space over luxury. Each has a full kitchen, a living room, and a private balcony. There are also laundry facilities on every floor.
Amenities: The rooftop pool has views of the city skyscrapers. There's also a fitness room and an on-site restaurant with room service.
Activities: The Windsor Suites are within walking distance to the Please Touch Museum, the Franklin Institute, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
1700 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, from $99 for a studio suite with one queen or two full beds.
